Presser for roving-frame flyers



Aug. 11g-1929.

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PATENT OFFICE.

JAMES W. REDFERN, 0F FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS.

PRESSER FOR ROVING-FRAME FLYERS.

Application filed .Tune 16, 1928. Serial No. 285,971.

This invention relates to improvements in pressers for roving frame flyers, the general object of the invention being to make the presser of flat material with a loop at each end thereof for engaging the leg of the flyer and with a hollow curved finger at the lower end of the presser, the outer end of which is flattened and provided with the usual eye.

This invention also consists in certain other features of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts, to be hereinafter fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings and specifically pointed out in the appended claim.

In describing my invention in detail, reference will be had to the accompanying drawing wherein like characters denote like or corresponding parts throughout the several views, and in which Figure l is a view of a flyer, showing the improvement thereon.

Figure 2 is a view of the improved presser.

Figure 3 is a plan View of Figure 2.

Figure 4 is a view looking a quarter turn from Figure 2.

As shown in these views, the major portion of the presser is formed of a fiat strip l of suitable material, with the upper end of the material slightly enlarged and curved into arc shape, as shown at 2. A ring-like extension 3 is connected with one edge of the part 2 and the other end of the ring terminates a distance from the other edge of the part 2 to leave an opening 4 so that the upper end of the device can be placed on the leg of the flyer A between the usual lugs on said leg. The lower end of this member l is bent at right angles and is formed with a split socket 6 for receiving the lower end of the leg of the flyer and beyond this split socket, the strip is rolled and curved to form the hollow curved finger 7, the eX- tremity of which is flattened to provide the presser pad 8 which is formed with the usual eye 9.

This improved presser, formed with a flat upright part l, when in operation, decreases wind resistance, as there is less area for the wind to act on and it also gives the presser pad greater pressure against the bobbin held by the flyer. It also costs considerably less to manufacture than the old cylindrical type and the manner of forming the socket from a split ring acts to cheapen the cost of manufacture as it elminates the forged socket used before. The hollow finger affords a smoother working surface for the cotton roving and offers less resistance to the movement of such roving, thereby insuring much finer work on the bobbin.

It is thought from the foregoing description that the advantages and novel features of my invention will be readily apparent.

It is to be understood that I may make changes in the construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts, provided that such changes fall within the scope of the appended claim.

That I claim is A presser for a flyer comprising a flat upright member formed of one thickness of material with its upper end enlarged and curved into are shape, a ring-like extension connected with one side edge of said enlargement, with its free end spaced from the other side edge whereby a socket is formed by the extension and the curved enlargement to receive a part of one limb of the flyer, a horizontal extension on the lower end of the upright member, curved and rolled to form a hollow finger, with its extremity flattened and bent vertically to form a presser foot, said foot having an eye therein and the inner end of the finger having a split socket for receiving the lower end of the before mentioned limb of the flyer.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

JAMES IV. REDFERN. 

